The top 15 Editors’ Choice reviews in 2022, including the ocular effects of the COVID-19 virus and vaccinations for COVID-19, and a variety of updates from major journals across ophthalmology. Source: AAO
Intravitreal avacincaptad pegol appears to significantly decrease the rate of geographic atrophy secondary to macular degeneration with minimal adverse events. Source: AAO
For children with anterior segment dysgenesis, using oral tacrolimus immunosuppression after penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) may improve graft survival rate in the first postoperative year. Source: AAO
For patients with diabetic retinopathy, intravitreal anti-VEGF injections appear to have largely similar cardiovascular risks as steroid or laser treatments, but there is one caveat. Source: AAO
Citing a multistate cluster of eye infections linked with EzriCare Artificial Tears, the CDC recommends clinicians and patients immediately stop use of the eye drop. Source: AAO
A systematic literature review was conducted to examine the clinical use of apparent diffusion coefficient values as a diagnostic tool in differentiating benign from malignant orbital lesions. Source: AAO
Racial and ethnic representation in studies of retinal vascular disease do not match distribution within the US population according to US Census data. Source: AAO
The use of visors in National Football League games can help protect against ocular injury, but they are not always consistently used. Source: AAO
Enhanced depth imaging OCT (EDI-OCT) appears to offer superior sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy in diagnosing optic disc drusen (ODD) compared to traditional imaging modalities. Source: AAO
Mobile vision screening identifies vision correction needs in preschoolers, vision impairment is common in older adults, having AMD increases the risk of renal disease, and many recipient corneas are positive for the herpes simplex virus. Source: AAO
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